Instructors

Ryan Fiorenzi is the owner and founder of East West Martial Arts. Machado black belt, the first black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in the state of Michigan, black belt in Kung Fu and training in numerous disciplines with over 22 years experience. Author of “Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Training Volume 1: Basic Principles For Success,” and of the informational website: www.TheBJJWay.com.  He is also a regular contributor to BJJ Legends Magazine.
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Tyrone Gooden is a Machado Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt, former amateur boxer, amateur wrestler, Tang Soo Do black belt with extensive martial arts training with over 26 years experience. Tyrone holds a total of 5 black belts in various martial arts, and owned a personal protection company.
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Kristi Kapla is the Program Director for East West and Head Aerobic Kickboxing Instructor.  She is a Machado blue belt East West blue belt. ____________________________________________________________________________________________

Eric Pearch is an East West black belt and Machado Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu brown belt, with an undefeated Judo and MMA record.  Eric is a gifted teacher who runs our adult fundamental classes.  Visit the MMA Fighters Class page to view Eric’s MMA fight, and the Judo page to see some of his Judo matches.
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Sharon Schleif is the highest ranked female Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioner in Michigan, and an East West black belt.  She is the Head Instructor for our Women Only Program, and a certified Body Combat Instructor.
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Ted Tripp the 2009 Can American Black belt Champion, and holder of numerous titles in Judo.  He has been a black belt for over 15 years.  Visit the Judo page to see one of Ted’s matches.
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Jamie Murphy is an East West black belt, brown belt in Machado Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and a former triathlete.
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John Hadeer is a brown belt in Machado Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu; amateur boxer and Mixed Martial Arts trainer of King of the Cage fighters. Boxing Instructor at East West.
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Mike Ross is an East West black belt, Machado Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu brown belt, current TXC 185 lb. Champion, undefeated MMA fighter.